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Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering
Posted 15 Oct
What’s this role about? The Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering will lead a team of architects and engineers to drive the vision, governance, and execution of cybersecurity strategies. This role is responsible for fostering innovation, managing technical debt, and ensuring security alignment across all global business domains.
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Company
About McDonald's Corporation McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin. To learn more about the company, please visit www.aboutmcdonalds.com.
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Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 12+ years in information security, with significant experience in security architecture and team leadership.
- Demonstrated success in reducing risk and technical debt while accelerating delivery.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and present new technologies and solutions.
- Experience managing, leading, and mentoring large teams of senior architects and engineers.
- Dedication to building high-performing, inclusive teams.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent.
- Proven expertise in multiple cybersecurity domains, including but not limited to
- Enterprise architecture, solution architecture, and reference architecture
- Digital and Retail Technologies (Mobile App, POS, Kiosk, etc.)
- Core and Restaurant Infrastructure (Cloud, Network, Endpoint, Edge Computing, IoT/OT, etc.)
- Security Services (Identity and access management, vulnerability and patch management, EDR, SIEM, etc.)
- Enterprise Systems (ERP, HRM, SCM, IAM, data security, third-party risk, etc.)
- AI & Data Analytics (AI/ML security, data privacy, model integrity, governance, etc.)
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and ability to translate them into enforceable standards and outcomes.
- Outstanding communication, influence, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Sprints, JIRA, Confluence).
- Ability to drive process improvements, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced, global organization.
Benefits
- Bonus Eligible: Yes
- Long - Term Incentive: Yes
- The expected salary range for this role is $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 per year
- The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.Additional Information
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